The former British colonies in the Caribbean, especially Guyana and Trinidad have some of the world’s best Indian food. The reason is simple – nearly half of the population of those two countries is Indian. How this happened is more complicated.
Classic Recipes by Type
Mom’s Chicken Pot Pie
My mother passed away in 2013. She was 91 and lived a rich, full life. She was a great cook and is certainly one of the reasons I spend so much time in the kitchen. A few years ago, she… Read More ›
Classic Chicken Cacciatore – Umbrian Style
Those of you who have read the posts from our trip to Italy and especially Umbria might remember that our cooking instructor showed us how to make classic chicken cacciatore (see Cooking Lessons in Umbria). I gave a brief description… Read More ›
Salade Niçoise – The Perfect Al Fresco Lunch
There are a lot of fun things to do al fresco, although some things, which we might have done in our college years, may seem less appropriate now. But, who knows, after trying this salad with a cold, crisp… Read More ›
Tortellini al Tartufo – A Last Fling from Umbria –
This is my final post from Italy. You can see my friend and Bravado chef, Stewart, enjoying a glass of wine with me outside the villa. Note the beautiful hills in the background. Rural Umbria is a real kick. I… Read More ›
Veal Saltimboca and More – Our Big Night in Umbria
On our last night in the mountains of Umbria at the Palazzo Mazzuricci in Macerino (look it up on Google maps), we did our own version of “The Big Night” (I assume everyone has seen that movie – if not,… Read More ›
Caprese Salad – The Best Way to Start the Summer
Sometimes I look at people on the street and think that each one has a story – someone loves them and they love somebody – some have had great happiness or great sadness. I find myself wanting to know their… Read More ›
Argentinean Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce – A Grilling Classic
Summertime is upon us – women look better, beer tastes colder and, for some reason, we’re drawn like a magnet to the outside grill. So, make sure you take a second look at our famous Six-Pack Chicken and try another… Read More ›
Veggies on a Pizza Stone
Last week we did a post about home made thin crust pizza and I assume all of you who were equipment deficient (oops, my friend Bob hates that term) have now purchased your pizza stone and paddle, which we will now put… Read More ›
Cinnamon Rolls – Recently Named an American Classic
I really think that cinnamon rolls are an American classic dish, but maybe I’ve been brainwashed by Cinnabon. The best test might be random interviews. If we stopped 20 people on the street, would all of them know about and… Read More ›
Salpicon – What You Need For Authentic Tacos
In the U.S. we have decided to adopt and tweak Mexican cuisine. Tacos is the perfect example. This has to be the go-to dish for many busy parents – ground beef, a seasoning packet, some tortillas y voilá. If we… Read More ›
Pepitas – Toasted Pumpkin Seeds – A Mexican Tradition
Women are so easily impressed that it sometimes scares me. I served some warm, toasted pepitas with cocktails last week and a very good-looking woman came up and whispered in my ear, saying “How did you make these – they… Read More ›
British Crusty Roasted Potatoes
I always loved that scene at the end of one of the Godfather movies where Michael Corleone assumes the leadership of the family. The dons, one by one, salute him by taking his hand and kissing his ring. I have… Read More ›
Bolognese – The Queen of Sauces
I spent much of my life traveling in the developing world working on education projects, visiting many of the most remote countries on the planet. Yet, on checking into a hotel in La Paz or Sana’a or Port au Prince,… Read More ›
Chili 101
If there were ever an American classic, it must be chili. And, you will need this dish sometime during the Holidays. Even though the name sounds like it must have a Mexican origin, the dish is not really known there. … Read More ›
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